Distantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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distantly
[ หdษชstษntli ]
in relation to space or time
In a way that is far away in space or time; remotely.
Examples of usage
- She could see him only dimly and distantly.
- The city skyline was visible in the distance, looming distantly.
- The memories of her childhood seemed distantly familiar.
- The stars shone distantly in the night sky.
- The sound of the train whistle echoed distantly.
in a disconnected or unfriendly manner
In a manner indicating a lack of closeness or warmth; aloofly.
Examples of usage
- She greeted him distantly, without much enthusiasm.
- He looked at her distantly, as if lost in thought.
- The team members interacted distantly, each focused on their own tasks.
- The professor spoke to the students distantly, without making much eye contact.
- The two colleagues worked together distantly, each in their own offices.
Translations
Translations of the word "distantly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ร distรขncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคฐ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช aus der Ferne
๐ฎ๐ฉ dari jauh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดะดะฐะปะตะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ zdalnie
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท ร distance
๐ช๐ธ a distancia
๐น๐ท uzaktan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ๋ฆฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนู ุจุนุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ na dรกlku
๐ธ๐ฐ na diaฤพku
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟ่ท็ฆป
๐ธ๐ฎ na daljavo
๐ฎ๐ธ fjarri
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััาัะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uzaqdan
๐ฒ๐ฝ a distancia
Etymology
The adverb 'distantly' is derived from the adjective 'distant,' which originated from the Latin word 'distans,' meaning 'standing apart or distant.' The concept of distance, whether in space or relationships, has been a fundamental aspect of human experience throughout history. The adverb 'distantly' reflects this idea of separation or remoteness in various contexts.
See also: equidistant.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,618, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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